Your Johnstown Newsletter May 2023 Issue
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Town Council - Notice of Vacancy - APPLY NOW through May 4
The Town of Johnstown Council will be accepting applications for the position of Councilmember for an unexpired term ending April 2024. Town Council meets regularly on the first and third Mondays at 7 pm, with various other meetings and events throughout the year.
Qualifications:
- Must be a citizen of the United States
- Must be a registered elector of the Town of Johnstown
- Must have resided in the Town of Johnstown for a period of at least twelve (12) months
- Cannot be a salaried employee of the Town during the tenure of office
All applications should be submitted to Hannah Hill, Town Clerk, no later than 5 pm May 4, 2023 at [email protected]. Anyone with questions should call 970-578-9600.
Find the application and more information at johnstownco.gov/TownCouncil
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Introducing the new Downtown Identity!
Created and inspired by Johnstown community input, the Downtown Identity brand encompasses a location - the heart of our community - where local grows.
The Downtown Identity project has been in the works for just about a year now and we finally have a brand! After iterations of brands and months of collecting feedback from the Johnstown community and major community stakeholders, the Downtown Brand has been established. Creative in color and featuring local icons, the downtown brand continues to call the heart of our community “Downtown Johnstown” and is accompanied by the motto “Local grows here.”
The final brand also includes the new tagline “Local Grows Here,” with the option of adding different qualifiers like local business, connections, history, creativity, family, community, etc. to specifically identify the things the community would like to grow in the historic downtown district. The “Local Grows Here” tagline embraces the reality of community growth in a positive way highlighting and empowering what is local and unique about our historic downtown while also hitting on the historical heritage of our Town as an agricultural - growing - community.
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Charlotte Street Updates
The work on Charlotte Street continues throughout May, with impacts to through traffic and pedestrian traffic. During this construction, area residents are reminded to put their garbage/recycling totes out as close to their regular space as possible, and the contractor will move the totes or provide space for the waste service provider to access them. For those who are looking for more timely, weekly updates to this project and ongoing work, please visit johnstownco.gov/CharlotteSt2023. The Town is now issuing a weekly Monday update of the project, as well as a tentative 3 week outlook for residents.
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Cinco De Mayo - Saturday, May 6 from 1-5pm - Downtown Johnstown
Hosted by the Johnstown Downtown Development Association, this community event provides fun for the whole family. This event brings the community together to celebrate Cinco De Mayo with food, activities, and entertainment! Activities and entertainment include Mariachi Band, Heritage Dancers, Hourly Piñatas, Mexican Food Trucks, Downtown Specials and so much more.
Event Road Closure Notification - Parish Ave from Hwy 60 north to North 2nd Street will be closed to all through traffic on Saturday, May 6 from around 11am-6pm. Charlotte Street from Parish East to Rutherford will also be closed. Please use CR13 or CR15 to CR50 to navigate around this closure.
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SAVE THE DATE - SHRED Event at the PD - June 17, 2023 from 10am-2pm
Make sure to mark the date of this year’s SHRED event on your calendar - Saturday, June 17, 2023 at the Johnstown Police Department at 430 South Parish Ave. Protect your identity by safely destroying documents with on-site mobile shredding. Johnstown residents can bring up to 3 boxes or 1 large trash bag of papers. This drive through event is for Johnstown residents and proof of residency will be required to participate. Updated information for this event can be found at johnstownco.gov/PDPrograms.
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Upcoming Summer Maintenance Programs
Every spring into fall residents will see crews dedicated to the following programs. Please be aware that these programs are occurring, slow down for the cone zone, and be understanding of any crews in the public right of way working to make your Johnstown experience better!
Town Mosquito Mitigation with VDCI - the Town’s mosquito mitigation contractor is Vector Disease Control International. VDCI serves a number of local municipalities including Johnstown and normally begins mosquito trap surveillance in May with fogging (when necessary) beginning in June. You can find more information at johnstownco.gov/CIProjects.
Street Cleaning/Sweeping - With the snow melted away and green returning to the trees, Town Public Works will be out and about during the summer street sweeping. They will make their way across Town to clean up roads. Please keep an eye out for any new signage indicating brief parking restrictions for the purpose of street cleaning, notably along Parish Ave south of Hwy 60.
Pavement Management- While Town Public Works does pavement management year round, with better weather, crews can begin working on specific roads in accordance with the Town’s pavement management plan. Please drive with caution if you see crews in the road.
Hydrant Flushing - Town Utilities will be out in May and October this year conducting hydrant flushing. This bi-annual service is important because it increases water quality and ensures that hydrants are operating properly for fire response.
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Planning and Zoning Commission Vacancy - APPLY NOW through May 15
Are you interested in getting more involved with the Town? Perhaps you have a passion for learning about development, growth, and Town land use? The Planning and Zoning Commission is currently looking to fill a vacant spot!
*Apply online | Applications will be considered May 15 | 1-2 meetings a month | Meetings are Wednesday nights at 7pm*
Visit johnstownco.gov/PZCommission to learn more and apply.
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Thank you Public Servants!
May 7-13 is Public Service Recognition Week, so we want to take a moment to appreciate the dedicated public servants, staff and volunteers, of our local, state, and federal governments. Thank you to those in our community who make it their daily effort to give back to the community: council and commission members, staff, first responders, and volunteers! You help to make this the Community that Cares.
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Cinco De Mayo - Saturday, May 6 from 1-5pm - Downtown Johnstown
Hosted by the Johnstown Downtown Development Association, this community event provides fun for the whole family. This event brings the community together to celebrate Cinco De Mayo with food, activities, and entertainment! Activities and entertainment include Mariachi Band, Heritage Dancers, Hourly Piñatas, Mexican Food Trucks, Downtown Specials and so much more.
Event Road Closure Notification - Parish Ave from Hwy 60 north to North 2nd Street will be closed to all through traffic on Saturday, May 6 from around 11am-6pm. Charlotte Street from Parish East to Rutherford will also be closed. Please use CR13 or CR15 to CR50 to navigate around this closure.
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Save the Date - Job Fair - May 16
The Town of Johnstown, in partnership with our regional communities and organizations, is hosting a Regional Job Fair on Tuesday, May 16 from 4-7pm at Aims Community College, Windsor Campus. This job fair will feature both large and small employers in the region and is free to attend for job seekers. We encourage folks to attend this free job fair and learn about the opportunities available to them from some of the top employers in our community.
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Johnstown Business of the Month for April 2023
Congratulations to April’s Business of the Month - Connected Chiropractic! At Connected Chiro, they not only focus on removing neck and back pain, but also on massage therapy, spinal screenings, and postural screenings. Connected Chiro puts it all together to help their patients live a life that is healthier and more positive.
Address: 32 S. Rutherford St., Johnstown CO 80534
Website: connectedchiropractic.com
Phone: 970-587-7029
You can learn more about the Business of the Month program at johnstown.colorado.gov/botm.
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Stay informed & get involved!
Are you interested in getting more involved with the Town? There are currently vacancies on both the Town Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission that are looking to be filled. If you have a passion for Johnstown and want to be a part of making this the best Community that Cares that it can be - now is your time! Don’t sit on the sidelines and hope that your feedback impacts Johnstown’s future, get involved and make sure your voice is heard!
Learn more about the Council vacancy at johnstownco.gov/TownCouncil
Learn more about the Planning and Zoning vacancy at johnstownco.gov/PZCommission
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Johnstown WEST of CO Blvd
Monday Pick Up
*Recycling dates below*
May 1, 15 & 30 (Tuesday because of the holiday)
June 12 & 26
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Johnstown EAST of CO Blvd
Wednesday Pick Up
*Recycling dates below*
May 3, 17 & 31
June 14 & 28
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SAVE THE DATE - Johnstown BBQ DAY
Saturday, June 3, 2023
Johnstown’s BBQ Day is nearly here! We can can’t wait for community members and families to gather around Parish Park and the Historic Downtown for the celebration of the summer. Visit johnstownbbqday.org to submit your nomination for Resident, Youth, and Business of the Year, to check out the new parade route downtown, sign up to volunteer at the event, or sign up to be a vendor at the event. Head on over to johnstownbbqday.org.
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The Senior Center is accepting aluminum cans and Hays receipts. The Center will begin to host trips to Colorado Rockies games once a month starting April 30. Our regular monthly activities include an exercise class, Tai Chi Chih, and Yoga. The Center also has a Friendly Fork nutritional meal on Wednesdays, please RSVP for those meals no later than the Tuesday prior. For more information go to Johnstownco.gov/seniorcenter or contact Shirley by email [email protected] or phone 970-587-5251. | |
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Glenn A Jones Memorial Library
"All Together Now" is the theme of this year's summer reading program, with kindness, friendship and unity being the focus. Registration for the program begins on Tuesday, May 30th. There will be fun for all ages - from babies to adults!
Call 970-587-2459, follow us on social media, or visit librariesrock.org for more detailed information about the Glenn A Jones Memorial Library.
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Registration is open for the Johnstown YMCA's Summer Sports Clinics. These half day clinics will include learning skills and strategies in a variety of sports such as volleyball, lacrosse, soccer, basketball and more! For more information on dates, times and sports offered, please stop by the YMCA or visit our website at www.ymcanoco.org/summer-camps/johnstown-camps/sports. | | | | |
